Registration Cost

How is land registration cost calculated in Kerala?

Kerala land registration cost is calculated as 8% stamp duty plus 2% registration fee, charged on the higher of your sale price or the government fair value. Nokkda's calculator applies both charges to the higher amount automatically.

What is fair value in Kerala property registration?

Fair value is the minimum government-notified rate for land in a locality. In Kerala, stamp duty and registration fee are charged on whichever is higher between your actual sale price and this fair value, which is why Nokkda asks for both.

What is the stamp duty rate in Kerala?

Kerala charges 8% stamp duty on the chargeable value of the property. Nokkda's calculator uses this rate along with the 2% registration fee to give you the total registration cost.

What is the registration fee in Kerala?

The registration fee in Kerala is 2% of the chargeable value, applied on top of the 8% stamp duty. Together they make the total registration cost shown by Nokkda.

Does the Nokkda calculator include a home loan estimate?

Yes. Along with stamp duty and registration fee, Nokkda's Kerala stamp duty calculator can show a loan estimate to help buyers plan their total budget for the property purchase.